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Dave and Bill sail Zephyr IV out of Portsmouth Harbour to witness the finish of the 2023–2024 Clipper Round the World Race, where 11 competing yachts — a mix of Clipper 68s and Clipper 70s — return in procession.Watch The Clipper 68s, now used for training, arrive first under spinnakers; the Clipper 70s, which completed the circumnavigation, form line astern and follow a cross-channel ferry past spectator boats and crowds ashore into Portsmouth Harbour, escorted by two tugs running their fire hoses.0:19 Sir Robin Knox-Johnson, 85, helms the vessel Sir Haley — the boat aboard which he completed the first solo non-stop circumnavigation — as part of the welcome.3:02 Dean and Deb of Winging It photograph the harbour homecoming and contribute a photo montage of the day.2:41 After the fleet enters harbour, Dave and Bill depart east toward Chichester Harbour.2:23 The following day they return to Portsmouth and find the fleet moored at Gunwharf Quay in evening light.5:16

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